Altra: Junior Art Director
About The Position
The Junior Art Director supports the execution of Altra's brand vision across a variety of marketing channels. Working closely with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, brand marketing partners, copywriters, web developers, and cross-functional teams, this role contributes to the development and production of creative assets that bring campaigns and seasonal stories to life. This position is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys collaborating with others, contributing ideas, and executing high-quality design work while continuing to grow their creative and technical skills under the guidance of senior creative leadership. This role reports to the Associate Creative Director.
Requirements
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Understanding of print production and pre-press requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate creative ideas and receive feedback constructively.
- Experience creating digital and marketing assets across multiple channels and platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Creative mindset, curiosity, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn.
- Passion for the Altra brand and running community.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with styling for photo or video productions.
- Photography, photo editing, or content creation experience.
- Motion design or animation experience.
- Video editing experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of creative assets across integrated campaigns, website content, landing pages, email marketing, digital advertising, social media, video, print materials, and retail communications.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming, creative briefings, and concept development sessions.
- Execute assigned design projects while maintaining alignment with established brand standards, creative direction, and project objectives.
- Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copy Writers, Web Developers, Marketers, and other cross-functional partners to create campaign and tactical marketing materials.
- Conduct research on design trends, technology, consumer insights, competitor activity, and social media trends to support creative development.
- Complete assigned projects and deliverables while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Follow established creative processes and workflows while helping identify opportunities for increased efficiency and organization.
- Demonstrate strong craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout all phases of creative development and production.
- Assist with eCommerce and marketing photo shoots, including production coordination, asset preparation, and photo selection; studio experience preferred.
- Assist in preparing and sharing creative concepts and rationale with internal stakeholders.
- Participate in project reviews, creative critiques, and team meetings to support ongoing learning and development.
- Work closely with traffic, production, and marketing partners to ensure assigned projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the creative team and broader business objectives.
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan
- Sales incentive
- Commission potential
- Medical plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
